External Communication

ช่องสิบหก

The international VHF radio distress, safety, and calling frequency (156.8 MHz) mandatory for all seagoing vessels to monitor continuously.

Quick answer: The international VHF radio distress, safety, and calling frequency (156.8 MHz) mandatory for all seagoing vessels to monitor continuously.

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Quick answer

The international VHF radio distress, safety, and calling frequency (156.8 MHz) mandatory for all seagoing vessels to monitor continuously.

Why it matters

ช่องสิบหก matters because it supports clear communication in External Communication contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

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Questions and answers

What is ช่องสิบหก?

In this glossary, ช่องสิบหก refers to: The international VHF radio distress, safety, and calling frequency (156.8 MHz) mandatory for all seagoing vessels to monitor continuously.

How is ช่องสิบหก used in maritime?

In maritime communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "เรือทุกลำต้องฟังสแตนด์บายที่ VHF ช่องสิบหกสำหรับข้อความฉุกเฉิน ความปลอดภัย และประจำวัน"

Why does ช่องสิบหก matter in maritime?

ช่องสิบหก matters because it supports clear communication in External Communication contexts for Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as STCW, Marlins Test, ISF Watchkeeper, and GMDSS.

Who uses ช่องสิบหก?

ช่องสิบหก is mainly used by Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Masters.

What category does ช่องสิบหก belong to?

In this glossary, ช่องสิบหก is grouped under External Communication. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG and published by Protermify Maritime as a static maritime reference page.

Definition

The international VHF radio distress, safety, and calling frequency (156.8 MHz) mandatory for all seagoing vessels to monitor continuously.

Operational example

All vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF channel sixteen for distress, safety, and routine messages.

Localized term

ช่องสิบหก

Localized example

เรือทุกลำต้องฟังสแตนด์บายที่ VHF ช่องสิบหกสำหรับข้อความฉุกเฉิน ความปลอดภัย และประจำวัน

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

Exam relevance

  • STCW
  • Marlins Test
  • ISF Watchkeeper
  • GMDSS

Target audience

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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